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MNT 6000 - Eating Disorder Guest Lecture ExamWhat percent of the US population will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime?
9% (28.8 million)
Less than __________ of people with eating disorders are medically diagnosed as
"underweight."
6%
________ make up as many as 25% of people with eating disorders.
Men
Individuals in ______________ bodies are at the highest risk of having developed an eating
disorder in their lives, and among people in larger bodies, the higher the _______, the
higher the risk.
larger / BMI
What is anorexia nervosa?
an intense fear of weight gain, refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, and distorted
body image.
(self starvation)
What are some common signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
-Calorie restriction
-Obsession with food, weight, calories, dieting, etc.¢Intense fear of weight gain or being
fat
, -Refusal or avoidance of certain foods or entire food groups¢Denial of hunger or wt loss
-Strange eating habits or food rituals
-Excessive or compulsive exercise
¢Withdrawal from family, friends, activities
-Fatigue, cold intolerance, dizziness, hair loss/thinning
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
pattern of binging, sense of lack of control, and compensatory behavior to prevent
weight change.
What are some common signs and symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
-B/P more than once a week x 3 months (purging may be via SIV, laxatives, diet pill,
diuretics, exercise, insulin misuse)
-Swelling of jaw or cheeks, discolored teeth, calluses or sores on knuckles (very
uncommon)
Evidence of binges: food disappearance, wrappers in trash or hidden
Feeling out of control or shame after eating
¢Fear of wt gain, self esteem tied to body image
Chaotic relationship with food, presence of food rituals
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